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The Tragic Love Behind Mayon Volcano

The document summarizes the legend of Mayon Volcano from the Kingdom of Albay. It tells the story of the beautiful maiden Magayon who fell in love with Gat Malayo, but their marriage was opposed by Datu Buhawen who wanted to force Magayon into marriage with him instead. On the wedding day, a battle broke out between Gat Malayon and Datu Buhawen which resulted in both their deaths along with Magayon taking her own life out of grief. Their burial site then rose to become the Mayon Volcano as a monument to their tragic love story.

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The Tragic Love Behind Mayon Volcano

The document summarizes the legend of Mayon Volcano from the Kingdom of Albay. It tells the story of the beautiful maiden Magayon who fell in love with Gat Malayo, but their marriage was opposed by Datu Buhawen who wanted to force Magayon into marriage with him instead. On the wedding day, a battle broke out between Gat Malayon and Datu Buhawen which resulted in both their deaths along with Magayon taking her own life out of grief. Their burial site then rose to become the Mayon Volcano as a monument to their tragic love story.

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  • The Legend of Mayon Volcano: Provides a summary, plot, lesson, and commentary on the legend of the Mayon Volcano.

Title: The Legend of Mayon Volcano

Author: Howard Pontevedra


Setting: Kingdom of Albay
Characters: Daragang Magayon, Gat Malayo and Datu Buhawen

Summary:
Magayon was the most beautiful maiden in the kingdom of Albay. She fell in love with Gat
Malayo, a prince from Tagalog Kingdom in Tayabas. The two decided to marry, but Datu
Buhawen, the Magayon consented to the marriage. On the day of the wedding, Gat Malayon
arrived and fierce battle began. Datu Buhawen stabbed him to death. When Magayon saw her
lover dying, she took the dagger and killed herself. The two were buried in a common grave. After
a few days, the earth on their grave rose and turns into a beautiful mountain-volcano. It was
named after the beautiful maiden Magayon.

Plot:
a.) Magayon and Gat Malayo fell in love and decided to marry
b.) Datu Buhawen threatened Magayon to a forced marriage
c.) Before the ceremony, Gat Malayo arrived and a battle commenced
d.) Buhawen was killed and so was Gat Malayo
e.) Magayon killed herself when she saw her lover fall
f.) A mountain-volcano rose from their common grave

Lesson:
Nothing good comes out from selfishness.

Comment:
The story has a tragic ending. Because of Mans selfishness, many lives were sacrificed.
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The Legend of Mayon Volcano

Submitted by:

Lean A. Amaller
Grade VI - Earth

Submitted to:

Mr. Robert T. Jacome


English VI Teacher

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